Evans vs LBS

[Cope]

TBF at no point did you say this was indeed a dealer of Genesis bikes

Yeah fair point. All I said was:

They're the ones who recommended the Longitude in the first place, and were the ones I asked first.

Guess that didn't explicitly identify them as a Genesis dealer.

 

[Cope]

Are all options equally convenient for after sales?

I've been impressed with the 'new' LBS. They guy I spoke to seems very knowledgeable, and the shop has a great reputation. I'd be keen to use them afterwards whatever happens. I'd just feel a bit crap having taken their advice on the bike, to buy it from Evans, and then bring it to them for servicing etc. Evans is in Reading or Guildford, neither of which are convenient for regular servicing etc.

 

[gbb]

Dont mind me Cope, I'm so laid back...I almost fall over, which is why I may appear unsympathetic. Id have just shrugged my shoulders and moved on.
TBF, the Longditude isnt SO expensive that it'd cause them a problem IMO...its not as though you were asking for a £3K bike.

 

[vickster]

Tbh then, I'd use evans for the test ride, they'll source it from their stock somewhere in the country and then buy from the LBS. Evans must expect this to happen

 

[screenman]

I have never brought a bike from the place that I use for servicing, they are happy that I spend money with them though.

 

[Pale Rider]

The OP is asking how the Genesis is likely to ride on the road.

In 'half fat' trim, it has 2.4" tyres.

Is a test ride really needed to answer the question?

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/blog/01/07/14/2015-bike-launch-longitude

 

[bpsmith]

Tbh then, I'd use evans for the test ride, they'll source it from their stock somewhere in the country and then buy from the LBS. Evans must expect this to happen

Shocking behaviour!

 

[Leodis]

My first bike I wanted a Cube hybrid, I checked local stockists and there was one in Leeds. I popped down with the idea of trying one or ordering one to try, the guy in the shop thought I was an easy push and he tried to get me to buy old stock Ridgeback bike at full RRP, I had done loads of research and could see the stock they had was all the previous year at top wack. I went to Evans and bought a Cannondale which ended with loads of problems with Evans but thats in the past, I bought a Ribble and not had any problems.